Quote Originally Posted by LongRanger View Post
side by side: this repro has some kind of re-enforcement spot-welded in, looks like around where a license plate would be attached

Original panel has re-enforcement
I've seen other original panels that do have the reinforcement plates. Looking at the pictures I see a hint of edges under all the grime/possible undercoating. I think you'll find them after stripping the panel down.

Super shots of all the differences, exactly what I've noticed and this will be a super reference for others down this path.